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Senior Database Administrator
  • 02-Apr-2026 to 16-Apr-2026 (UTC)
  • Newark, NJ, USA
  • Full Time
  • Long Term Contract Length
  • 40 Weekly Hours

Complete Description:

- This role requires deep technical mastery of Oracle Exadata, Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS), and complex Oracle database upgrades, including end-to-end migrations from 11g to 19c.  Local Candidates Only.

- You will serve as a senior technical authority, driving architectural decisions, mentoring DBAs, and leading strategic initiatives such as cloud migration to OCI, Exadata Cloud Service, and hybrid cloud deployments.

- This is a role for someone who thrives on solving the hardest database challenges and shaping the future of mission-critical data platforms.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Architecture

- Lead the design and execution of enterprise-wide database modernization initiatives, including upgrades, consolidation, and cloud migration.

- Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance database solutions across on-prem Exadata and cloud platforms (OCI, ExaCS, ExaCC).

- Define database standards, best practices, and governance frameworks.

- Serve as a senior technical advisor to leadership on database strategy and technology roadmaps.

 

Database Upgrades & Modernization

- Own and lead full lifecycle Oracle upgrades from11g to 19c.

- Oversee large-scale database consolidation and platform refreshes.

- Ensure minimal downtime and high reliability during major upgrade and migration events.

 

Cloud Migration & Hybrid Architecture

- Lead the migration of on-prem Oracle workloads to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).

- Design hybrid architectures integrating on-prem Exadata with cloud-based services.

- Develop migration runbooks, automation scripts, and repeatable patterns for cloud adoption.

 

Exadata & E-Business Suite Expertise

- Provide senior-level support for Oracle Exadata, including storage cells, compute nodes, and performance tuning.

- Oversee Oracle E-Business Suite R12 database operations.

- Troubleshoot complex performance issues across Exadata, RAC, ASM, and EBS environments.

 

Performance Engineering & Optimization

- Lead advanced performance tuning efforts using AWR, ASH, ADDM, and SQL tuning.

- Optimize high-volume OLTP and batch workloads.

- Resolve deep-rooted performance bottlenecks across SQL, PL/SQL, storage, and system layers.

 

High Availability, DR & Security

- Architect and maintain enterprise-grade HA/DR solutions using Data Guard and Active Data Guard.

- Ensure compliance with security standards, encryption, auditing, and regulatory frameworks.

- Lead incident response for critical production issues.

 

Automation & Engineering Excellence

- Build automation frameworks using Shell, Python, Ansible, or Terraform.

- Improve CI/CD pipelines for database deployments.

- Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement.

 

Collaboration & Mentorship

- Mentor junior and mid-level DBAs.

- Partner with application teams, infrastructure engineers, and cloud architects.

- Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.

 

Required Qualifications

- 20+ years of hands-on Oracle DBA experience.

- Extensive experience upgrading Oracle databases from 11g to 19c.

- Deep expertise with Oracle Exadata.

- Strong experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12.

- Proven experience leading cloud migration initiatives.

- Expert-level knowledge of RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM.

- Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux skills.

- Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects.

 

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.

- Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or cloud automation frameworks.

- Knowledge of WebLogic or SOA Suite.

- Oracle certifications (OCP, OCM, OCI Architect).

 

Soft Skills

- Strategic thinker with strong architectural instincts.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills.

- Ability to influence across teams.

- Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills.

- Ownership mindset focused on reliability and innovation.

 

Fill the skill matrix below:

Skill

Required/Desired

Amount

Candidate's No. of years of experience

Oracle DBA experience

Required

20

 

Experience upgrading Oracle databases from 11g to 19c

Required

6

 

Expertise with Oracle Exadata

Required

6

 

Experience supporting Oracle E-Business Suite R12

Required

6

 

Expert-level knowledge of RAC, ASM, Data Guard, RMAN, and OEM

Required

6

 

Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and Linux skills

Required

6